There haven’t been many LG smartphones that have made people grip the edge of their seats, save for the Nexus 4 developed in conjunction with Google. However, the South Korean company’s new flagship does have a lot of people anxiously awaiting its release. Called the G2, LG is to formally unveil this device at an event scheduled on August 7th. A latest report from MK News, a South Korean publication, claims that the new smartphone will be launched on as many as 100 carriers around the world.
For the G2, LG has already set an sales goal of 10 millions units. Distributions partnerships are already in place, what’s left now is consumer interest. The G2 will initially be released in South Korean, it is expected to make its way to the U.S. and Europe in September. Global release is said to complete in October, at which point over 100 carriers around the globe might be carrying the device. Such a large scale launch will help LG cement its position in the global smartphone market, and distinguish itself from other players how are currently struggling in the low to mid-range markets.